Fans react to Erik Jones' best Petty throwback at Darlington Goodyear 400
Fans react to Erik Jones' best Petty throwback at Darlington Goodyear 400
Legacy Motor Club unveils Erik Jones' throwback livery honoring Richard Petty at Darlington as NASCAR countdown to the Goodyear 400 heats up.
At Darlington Raceway, Legacy Motor Club unveiled Erik Jones' No. 43 Toyota in a throwback livery honoring Richard Petty’s iconic era, but with a modern edge. The design features vintage colors and classic branding reimagined for today’s Cup Series, aiming to celebrate Petty’s legacy while giving Jones a distinctive look for the Goodyear 400.
Fans reacted online to what many called the 'best throwback' yet, hoping the tribute translates into speed and strategy on track. The livery joins a growing wave of retro schemes this weekend, as teams lean into nostalgia ahead of Sunday’s race.
Chili's also joined the nostalgia run, revealing Carson Hocevar’s Dale Earnhardt tribute paint scheme, another nod to NASCAR history that has sparked chatter among fans and drivers alike.
The Goodyear 400 at Darlington is set for Sunday, March 22, and the 293-lap spectacle is scheduled to run green at 3 p.m. ET, with FS1 and FOX providing coverage. An updated entry list confirms the full Cup Series field for the weekend's Goodyear 400.
With multiple throwbacks on track and a packed schedule, this race weekend is shaping up as a blend of history and high-speed competition, keeping fans glued to the action from start to checkered flag.
